Ep60 | Exploring Yoga Themes with Sage Rountree and Alexandra DeSiato

In this episode of Theme Weavers, host Heidi welcomes Sage Rountree and Alexandra DeSiato to discuss their new book, Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2. The conversation explores the journey of becoming a yoga teacher, the connection between writing and yoga, and the importance of thematic teaching in yoga classes. They share insights on how to create engaging themes for students, especially in athletic yoga, and discuss their personal back pocket themes that can be used in any teaching situation. The episode also delves into the new book's content, emphasizing the need to differentiate between the practice of yoga and the wellness industry. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the themes of authenticity in yoga practice, the collaborative writing process behind their book, and the importance of gender energy in yoga. They discuss the concept of 'lagniappe' as a way to enhance the teaching experience and share personal stories that highlight the transformative power of yoga. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of community, support, and the joy of collaboration in both teaching and writing.Takeaways: The importance of having a back pocket theme for yoga classes. The connection between writing and teaching yoga. Themes in yoga can enhance the student experience. Athletic yoga can benefit from thematic teaching. Finding balance between effort and ease in practice. The need for authenticity in teaching themes. The role of comfort in yoga practice. Differentiating yoga practice from the wellness industry. The significance of mindfulness in yoga. The value of community in yoga teaching. There's no supposed to in yoga, only what feels right. Authenticity in yoga is about personal expression, not uniformity. Collaboration in writing can lead to unexpected synergy. The journey of co-authorship can be both challenging and rewarding. Gender energy is fluid and can be embodied in various ways. Teaching yoga involves offering students a little something extra. The concept of lanyap enriches the teaching experience. Yoga practice prepares us for life's uncertainties. Community support is vital for yoga teachers. Finding joy in collaboration enhances creativity. Follow Theme Weavers Yoga on Instagram at instagram.com/theme_weavers Check out our course, Theme Weavers Academy at https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/theme-weavers-academy Check out Heidi’s new book, Energize Your Life: a chakra workbook for personal transformation at https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/chakrabook If you’re new to the podcast, check out Season 1 Episode 2 for details and background on the structure of how and why to weave themes through your yoga classes. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ri5Ypq8kERb Where To Find Sage and Alexandra:sagerountree.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sagerountree/ www.comfortzoneyoga.com -  Sage’s virtual studiohttps://sagerountree.com/beyondtheposes/ - to purchase either volume of Beyond The Poseswww.alexandradesiato.com https://www.instagram.com/alexandradesiato/ https://www.facebook.com/AlexandraDeSiato Keywords: yoga, teaching, themes, mindfulness, athletic yoga, writing, yoga philosophy, yoga practice, yoga instructors, yoga community, yoga, authenticity, collaboration, writing process, gender energy, lagniappe, teaching yoga, yoga themes, yoga community, yoga resources